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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 669.20 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 669.20 and 302.13 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 669.20 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/669.20 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 669.20 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 202,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,183.89/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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